In 2018, ZHIYUN first come up with the suffix of “LAB” for the flagship gimbals in ZHIYUN product series. Gimbals tagged with “LAB” are of the best configurations in their own series, representingthe most cutting-edge technology of ZHIYUN.

Wireless Full HD Image Transmission

The wireless image transmission technology applied to CRANE 3 LAB supports video streaming up to 1080P. For its great compatibility with smartphones and tablets of both Android and iOSsystems, most digital devices around you can be readily used as a monitor. With live preview and real-time parameter settings, you can frame and take shots from any angle at any view.

All-Inclusive Control Panel

Inspired by the control stick grips of aircrafts, multiple buttons and thumbwheels are added to CRANE 3 LAB. With these super functional tools, you can easily perform full control on both gimbal and camera including mode switch, camera control and various customized gimbal settings.

ViaTouch Control System

ViaTouch Control System enables users to take care of every detail simply on a phone screen. You can make various gimbal movements and camera settings while framing the shots simultaneously all via a same screen. Filming on a camera would just be as easy as filming on a phone.

Revolutionary Structure Design

Redefining people’s way of using a gimbal, CRANE 3 LAB is designed more effort-saving and flexible. The unique handle and integrated control panel can quickly enter Sling Mode, allowing effortless and stable shooting especially for low angles.

Synchronous Zoom & Focus Control

Crane 3 LAB is equipped with both zooming and focusing control module on its quick release plate without time-consuming installation. Users can make synchronous zoom and focus adjustment whether through the tactile wheel or touch-screen control on their phone.

Unparalleled Payload Capacity

The payload of CRANE 3 LAB has reached 4.5kg, which means that it can support not only all DSLRS on the market but also some movie cameras.

Aviation Grade Motors

Adopting aviation grade motors and a brand-new structure, CRANE 3 LAB is quiet and fast with 50% noise reduction and 100% increase in motor torque. With 110% improvement in respond speed, the gimbal can mobilize focus and zoom control synchronically, making it the first of itskind in the industry.

Easy Setup and Great Portability

Now with a latch on each axis, balancing a gimbal has never been so easy. You can lock certain axes while balancing the other and save the current setup for next time. Or fix the gimbal into specific position for greater portability.

Improved Way to Mount Cameras

The Manfrotto quick release plate of CRANE 3 LAB has no thumb screw on it. Instead, users can lock the camera locking latch to hold the camera in place fast and convenient.

All-New Full Following Mode

Under the new full following mode, instead of recentering itself, the gimbal will start its operation from the current position, leaving more space for creativity.

PhoneGo Mode to Unleash Full Potential

A single tap on the Go button, your camera is ready to handle extreme sport scene. PhoneGo mode enables the gimbal to maximize its follow speed, capturing the object wanted precisely and saving you the trouble of post-processing for fast in-camera scene transition.

Two-way Charging for Longtime Task

CRANE 3 LAB comes standard with 3 18650 batteries which guarantees an incredible runtime of 15 hours. In addition, the gimbal can be charged through portable power sources and the camera can be charged by the gimbal, that is to say, your creation process can be prolonged to any time you like.

Motion Sensor Control

You no long need a dedicated remote control. CRANE 3 LAB allows a direct connection to your phone and turns your phone into a motion sensor controller. By simply moving your phone, you are controlling the gimbal in real time.

Various Filmmaking Features

Popular filmmaking features such as timelapse, motionlapse, panorama are available with CRANE 3 LAB.